2017 Official Scholarship Application The Aviation Council of Alabama is Alabama’s only statewide airport and aviation association which represents International, Air Carrier, General Aviation Airports, Aviation Businesses, Economic Developers, Pilots, Aircraft Owners and Aviation Associations. The Aviation Council of Alabama is dedicated to continued improvement, development and advancements of airports and aviation throughout the state. Additional information and membership applications can be found at: www.aviationcoucilofalabama.net. Scholarship Criteria: The Aviation Council of Alabama would like to encourage high school and college aged students in the State of Alabama to develop careers in aviation. To provide resources for this, the Council is offering one (1) scholarship valued at $1,500 each to one (1) high school senior or currently enrolled college student who have demonstrated an aptitude for and have an interest in pursuing, or are currently pursuing an aviation related degree at an accredited college or university. Applicants are asked to submit a brief 250-word essay describing their goals, achievements thus far and need for financial assistance for the selection committee’s review. Please note that an applicant’s ACA membership will not be used as criteria in the scholarship selection process. Additional scholarship application requirements are as listed below. Applicant Information: Full Name: Home Address: Home Phone:

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E-Mail: GPA Information (verification required by academic advisor or school counselor): Overall Grade Point Average: Faculty Signature: Faculty Printed Name: Faculty Title: Faculty Phone and E-Mail: School Information: College Name: Degree: Expected enrollment date: Signature of Applicant: Date:

Applications must be postmarked by April 28, 2017 Four (4) stapled application sets must be sent to the address listed below. Each set must include:  Completed application form  Two (2) one-page recommendation letters  One 250-word typed descriptive essay describing your goals, achievements thus far, and financial need  Copy of school transcript or report card Send completed application and required documents to: Aviation Council of Alabama c/o Misty Jones 21861 Bill Benton Lane Andalusia, AL 36421

Questions? Contact Misty Jones @ (334) 222-6598 Scholarship disbursements will be made directly to the recipients’ accredited College or University Bursars Office, pending verification of acceptance and enrollment into an aviation related field of study.